Продолжительность: 2 hours
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The best place to pay honors to your ancestors and learn more about
your Russian Jewish heritage is the old Jewish cemetery at the outskirts of St. Petersburg. Up to the middle of the XIX century there were virtually no Jews in the Imperial capital: they were strictly banned from leaving the Jewish Pale. Little by little, Jews started to appear in St. Petersburg: the ban was lifted on special occasions for the richest and thus most useful for the crown; then retired soldiers were allowed to pick their place of residence; then holders of University degrees, doctors, dentists and skilled certified mechanics were welcomed.
In 1875, a new Jewish cemetery was opened. Since then, dozens of thousands have found their last rest on this plot of land. Let us have a walk along the paths; let us remember the lives and deeds of the most renowned members of the community - rabbis, scholars, doctors and artists.
It is a peaceful place, ideal for good stories and solitary meditations. You can have both!
If your friends and relatives are buried here, make sure to warn me so that I can find their graves beforehand and show you to them promptly.
Отзывы
A guided tour of the Jewish cemetery, organized by Tatiana, has been an incredible activity. Despite not having any known relative at rest in this cemetery, learning about the history if the Jews in Russia was for me an eye opener. It was an incredibly touching and moving experience in so many ways. This experience has awoken a desire to tour more parts of Eastern Europe to better understand my personal family history and story.
Tatiana is a truly engaging guide and a highly skilled professional, hours passed like seconds. An unforgettable experience.
Tatiana is a truly engaging guide and a highly skilled professional, hours passed like seconds. An unforgettable experience.
Татьяна была нашим гидом по Еврейскому кладбищу в июне этого года. Хотелось посетить что-то вне стандартного туристического набора, и мы не пожалели! Два часа полные занимательных историй, исторических фактов и городских легенд, прогуливаясь под тенью деревьев и любуясь стариной. И это при отсутствии толп туристов вокруг, что в июне в Питере редкость.
Мы прекрасно провели время и обогатили свой исторический кругозор, Татьяна рассказывает очень интересно и легко, как-то невольно все запомнилось. Настоящий профессионал своего дела.
Мы прекрасно провели время и обогатили свой исторический кругозор, Татьяна рассказывает очень интересно и легко, как-то невольно все запомнилось. Настоящий профессионал своего дела.